Defroster Duct - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel covers Instrument Panel Pad - Removal.
3. Remove the instrument base panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
4. Disconnect the demister hoses (1 and 3) from the demister ducts (4 and 5).
5. Remove the defroster duct (2) and demister hoses as an assembly from the instrument panel.





6. If required, remove the demister hoses (1 and 2) from the defroster duct (3).